The ban on abortions in Louisiana is in effect after a New Orleans judge lifted the restraining order but decided to let a Baton Rouge judge hear the complaint that the new trigger laws are too vague. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The National Hurricane Center is watching what may develop in the northern gulf coast a weakening front is expected to park offshore and develop into a surface trough. LRN’s John Weatherby has more…
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Abortion clinics were forced to stop procedures Friday after a New Orleans judge lifted the restraining order challenging the state’s abortion ban trigger laws. The judge also moved the challenge to a Baton Rouge courtroom. Pro-life advocate and President of Louisiana Family Forum, Gene Mills says in the end the ban will remain in effect and abortion clinics will close shop.
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New Orleans Representative and pro-choice advocate Aimee Freeman voted against the most recent legislation to ban abortions and says without exceptions for rape or incest…
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Attorneys on behalf of a Shreveport abortion clinic and the Center for Reproductive Rights are challenging the ban on the grounds the laws are vague. And while the judge agreed she move the case to a Baton Rouge court where state laws are usually addressed. Mills says the laws are very clear.
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Freeman says otherwise and the laws punishing physicians who perform abortions up to 15 years are insane. She also questioned portions of the law requiring two physicians to decide if a pregnancy is medically futile…
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A court date for the case is to be determined.
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A new law taking effect August 1st will allow military veterans to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. The original bill was authored by West Monroe Senator Jay Morris. It passed with only one “no” vote and was signed by the Governor. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says this is an idea gaining popularity in “red states”…:
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The new law applies to those that have served in any branch of the military, including the Louisiana National Guard and the Louisiana Air National Guard. They must have been honorably discharged from service and meet all eligibility requirements for CCP applicants, including a clean criminal record. Dr. Cross says many argue that veterans are often trained and proficient with weapons, and know to use them safely and sensibly…:
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Cross says proponents of permit-less concealed carry for veterans say they deserve the consideration, and it’s a big step in affirming their Second Amendment rights…:
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Cross worries the law will eventually be used to end concealed carry permit requirements for everyone.
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Earlier this month LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine opened the Stephenson Pet Clinic after a decade of planning and construction. The new 40-thousand square foot facility houses what spokesperson Ginger Guttner says most people consider out-patient services.
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Not only does the new building give students and patients an improved experience, Guttner says it also frees up more space in their other hospitals.
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The new building houses 15 exam rooms where the previous facility had seven. In addition to doubling the number of exam rooms the new clinic has separate waiting rooms which Guttner says can help calm animals that are already in distress. For example, one for dogs, another for cats and also one for exotic animals.
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The only downside to the new facility faculty and staff find themselves getting lost due to its size.
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The 2022 World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Championship begins today at the Monroe Civic Center. President of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Gary Roberts says the tournament brings people from more than 40 states, four foreign countries and he equates it to a big family reunion.
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The tournament is divided into a plethora of divisions including the elders , open, senior, junior and cadet divisions highlighting how the sport is played by all ages. Roberts says the winner will take home about $3000 prize money along with trophies but first they need to defeat some distinguished competition.
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Horseshoe pitching is a sport rich in history that’s finds its roots in the ancient roman days and was played through the American Revolution. Roberts says it’s special because you’re never really out of the game.
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The tournament will be held July 11th to the 23rd.
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